Truth Memoirs

LIFE LESSON: Prayer is not a means to satisfy my personal desires; rather, it is to align with divine providence. In a recent discussion with a friend who attends a denominational church, he expressed that God fulfills all his prayers. Upon further exploration, it became apparent that he perceived God as a granter of his desires. This perspective contrasts with my experience of God of the Bible , my prayers are also always answered, but the responses I get are either YES, NO or NOT NOW.. My prayers are not always met with a "YES."as it the case with my friend because the Creator understands that my human desires alone, without his divine guidance, will never lead me to true fulfillment (Proverbs 27:20). God of the Bible prioritizes intimacy with me but some of my desires, unbeknownst to me, could hinder that intimate relationship (Luke 17:22). I was created to become a vessel through which God's plans on earth are realized. However, living solely for my human desires pr...

Previously, I believed that being a good person was as simple as following my instincts.  However, I have since discovered that this is not a Biblical principle. The Bible teaches that my natural instincts are at odds with God’s will. They are one of three forces on earth that are constantly at odds with the will of God, the other two being Satan himself and the world  system. This realization was initially disheartening, but it became clear to me when I realized that my instincts are governed by what I see, hear, and feel. In other words, my instincts are based on the temporal values of my life on earth, and they ignore the eternal values of life on earth, which are found in the unseen Kingdom of God. Relying on my instincts prevents me from understanding and fulfilling God’s purpose for my life. To ensure that I do not rely on my instincts, I cooperate with God when His will for my life conflicts with my human desires, because His desires for me are not dependent on my natur...